Catering General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Robert Goebel

Charlotte, North Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 164396

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General Manager – Catering Operations

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead operations for a fast-growing Catering Company. This individual will play a critical role in shaping organizational strategy, driving business growth, and ensuring excellence in client experience.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Executive Team to establish and execute organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring initiatives.
  • Oversee business operations including sales, marketing, and client relations—both internal and external.
  • Translate company strategy into actionable performance goals for all departments.
  • Drive budgeted growth and profitability while maintaining alignment with company culture and core values.
  • Lead the executive and management teams in executing company objectives, policies, and operational standards.
  • Identify and pursue new products, services, and market opportunities to expand the business.
  • Ensure seamless execution of off-premise catering operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive hospitality industry experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in off-premise catering operations.
  • Proven executive-level leadership experience, including team development and strategic planning.
  • Track record of successfully executing business expansion initiatives.
  • Strong alignment with the organization’s Core Values.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business tools.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance bonus up to 16% of salary
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Two weeks of vacation
  • Relocation assistance available

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 164396

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Robert Goebel

Senior Recruiting Partner

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner